Economy Class & Beyond

In action: The Recaro R3 takes flight aboard Iberia’s new Airbus A321XLR

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With Iberia's new Airbus A321XLR in the sky, there's also a new seat flying for the first time with commercial passengers - the Recaro R3 Seat. New seats for a new aircraft - Image, Recaro Aircraft Seating  The Recaro R3 (previously the CL3810) will be deployed on the eight Airbus A321XLRs that Iberia will be bringing into service. These will be installed in a 3-3 … [Read more...]

Iberia prepares to take its Airbus A321XLR into the service

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It's coming up to the point where Iberia will formally launch a new aircraft type to paying customers - with them formally taking their new Airbus A321XLR into the air. It will mark the conclusion of the A321XLR development programme and its transition into commercial flight. The first flight will take off today - November 14 -, at 12:35. from Adolfo Suárez … [Read more...]

CrossCountry Trains to add a direct Cardiff to Edinburgh Service

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With the upcoming timetable change, CrossCountry Trains will launch a new service, connecting the Welsh Capital of Cardiff to the Scottish Capital of Edinburgh via Birmingham. CrossCountry Voyager at Manchester Piccadilly Train Station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new weekday service will link Wales, England and Scotland by one train for the first time. The … [Read more...]

KLM to add three long-haul destinations to its network

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Royal Dutch Airlines - KLM - is preparing to add three new long-haul routes to its map as it continues to strengthen its network. The airline is planning to add  San Diego (US), Georgetown (Guyana) and Hyderabad (India) to its long-haul operations. Let us break down the details San Diego The new Amsterdam to San Diego route will open for flights from 8 May 2025, … [Read more...]

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines Increase Services Between Jakarta and Singapore

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With Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines deepening their relationship, there is good news, with frequency increases announced. Service Uplifts ahead Onto the meat of the announcement, with Singapore Airlines planning to operate eight daily between Jakarta, Indonesia, and Singapore services from 22 November 2024, up from six currently. Garuda Indonesia will expand its … [Read more...]

Avia Solutions Group signs for 40 Boeing 737-8s

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In a vote of confidence after the strikes at Boeing, Avia Solutions Group announced its first order with the company for 40 737-8s, with the potential to order 40 more later. Avia Solutions Group has 11 air operator certificates (AOC) including Avion Express, Smartlynx, Klasjet, Air Explore, BBN, Ascend Airways and Skytrans. These AOCs operate year-round in over 60 … [Read more...]

Rushing for a train in Birmingham? Make sure you’re there at least 40 seconds before departure

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We've all done it, looking up at a platform board and realising a train is about to depart within a couple of minutes.  At Birmingham New Street (one of the busier train stations outside of London), you're going to need a little more time to get to the train before departure. Looking down to Birmingham New Street Station from Grand Central  Network Rail has announced … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th November)

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It's that time of the week when I list links, add commentary on an otherwise grey and dull week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  For the Fallen, as we head into Remembrance Sunday/Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom.  SNAPSHOTS Due to various issues this week I've been running behind on the Snapshots. Hopefully, I'll catch up next week. … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites, Rosemont IL

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Time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on a "new to me" property - the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites in Rosemont, near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports … [Read more...]